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Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.

Clark “Kenny” Barrows

Clark “Kenny” Barrows

Mar 25, 2019

Clark “Kenny” Barrows MARIETTA— On Monday, March 25, 2019, Clark “Kenny” Barrows, loving husband and father of three children, passed away at the age of 53 after a courageous battle with cancer. Clark was the son of Harold and JoDora Barrows. Clark was an avid outdoorsman who loved spending time with his family and friends. His joyful smile and big...

Keith Weber

Keith Weber

Mar 24, 2019

Chester - Keith Weber, 66, of Chester, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus. Born August 17, 1952 in Pomeroy, Ohio, he was the son of the late Norman and Vera Larkins Weber. Keith was employed as a Transportation Manager 2 for the State of Ohio Department of Transportation for 33 years. He was...

Frances C. Blake Gillilan

Frances C. Blake Gillilan

Mar 24, 2019

Frances C. Blake Gillilan COOLVILLE—Frances C. Blake Gillilan, 94, of Coolville, Ohio, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019 at her residence. Born July 5, 1924, in Coolville, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Freda Marie Founds Blake. She graduated from the Carthage-Troy High School with the class of 1942. She was a homemaker and worked for...

Lora Belle Lightner

Lora Belle Lightner

Mar 24, 2019

Lora Belle Lightner GUYSVILLE—Lora Belle Lightner, 91, of Guysville, OH, went to her Heavenly home, Sunday, March 24th, 2019. Lora was born Sept. 14, 1927 in Morgantown, WV to Wilber Carl Pugh and Eveline Wolfe Pugh. Lora is survived by two sons, Denver C. (Lois) Lightner of Hilliard, OH and Larry D. Lightner of Guysville, OH; a daughter-in-law, Bobbie Jo...

Theodore R. "Ted" Sabo

Theodore R. "Ted" Sabo

Mar 22, 2019

ATHENS - Theodore R. “Ted” Sabo, 83, of Athens, died Friday morning, March 22, 2019 at Kimes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born August 29, 1935 in Murray City, he was the son of the late Louis and Elizabeth Stephens Sabo.

He was a 1953 graduate of Murray City High School and retired from Ohio Department of Transportation with over 30...

David E. West

David E. West

Mar 22, 2019

ATHENS - David E. West, 58, of Athens, went to be with the Lord Friday, March 22, 2019 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

Born December 4, 1960 in Athens, he was the son of Dixie L. Hunter West of Athens and the late D. Dwight West.

David loved God. He loved his wife, he loved his sons, he loved his extended...

Mary Newlun

Mary Newlun

Mar 19, 2019

Mary Newlun LONG BOTTOM—Mary Newlun, 70, of Long Bottom, OH, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Belpre Landing surrounded by her loving family. She was born Feb. 7, 1949 in Rutland, OH, daughter of the late James Elmer and Charlotte Grey Pierce. She enjoyed her time as a Home Health Aide, cooking, quilting, being...

Shirley Milam

Shirley Milam

Mar 19, 2019

Shirley Milam LITTLE HOCKING—Shirley Milam, 82, of Little Hocking, OH, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2019 at her residence. She was born July 2, 1936 in Collinsdale, WV, daughter of the late Paul and Edith Cunningham George. Shirley was a homemaker and a loyal church member. She is survived by 2 brothers, David and Sandra Harless and Chalmer and Gloria...

Shirley Jene Fox

Shirley Jene Fox

Mar 16, 2019

Millfield - Shirley Jene Fox, 67 of Millfield, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital. Born May 10, 1951 in Stewart, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Mary Davis McDaniel. 

Shirley spent much of her time helping others, spending time with her grandchildren, friends, and family. She enjoyed...

Kathryn C. Ash

Kathryn C. Ash

Mar 16, 2019

Middleport - Kathryn Ash, 89, of Middleport, died Saturday, March 16, 2019 at her residence. Born April 13, 2019 in Meigs County, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Gene and Beryl Carsey Wyatt. Graveside services were held Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Wells Cemetery in Paigeville, Ohio.

Shirley Fay Ater Harper

Shirley Fay Ater Harper

Mar 16, 2019

Shirley Fay Ater Harper COOLVILLE—Shirley Fay Ater Harper, 72, of Coolville, OH, passed away at her residence while surrounded by family on Saturday, March 16, 2019. She was born Nov. 4, 1946 in Parkersburg, WV, to the late Perley and Leona Genevieve Little Ater. Shirley was an EMT for SEOEMS, a member of the Eastern Star in New Marshfield, Rebecca’s...

Dorothy Ann Lance

Dorothy Ann Lance

Mar 16, 2019

Dorothy Ann Lance REEDSVILLE—Dorothy Ann “Dot” (Putman) Lance, 72, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Camden-Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, WV, after a 16 year battle with cancer, that she beat several times. Dorothy was the strongest and bravest person you could ever meet. She will be greatly missed. She was born Sept. 9, 1946 in...

Paul McPherson

Paul McPherson

Mar 14, 2019

Paul McPherson COOLVILLE—Paul McPherson, 85, of Coolville, OH, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born April 18, 1933 in Coolville, OH, son of the late Frank and Grace Wright McPherson. He was a 1951 graduate of Carthage-Troy High School, a US Army Veteran and was employed as a farm hand at the Henderson-Malone Farm...

Oris Ray Jeffers

Oris Ray Jeffers

Mar 9, 2019

GLOUSTER - Oris Ray Jeffers, 84 of Glouster, went to be with the Lord early Saturday, March 9, 2019. Born June 5, 1934 in Flora, Ohio, he was the son of the late James Elmer and Eunice Midkiff Jeffers.

Oris was an avid fisherman, gardener, and hunter. He was even more a loving father.

He is survived by his two...

William Taggart "Tag" Hauschild

William Taggart "Tag" Hauschild

Mar 4, 2019

On Monday, March 4, 2019, William Taggart Hauschild “Tag”, made the tragic decision to cut his life short, at the age of 23. 

Tag was born on December 17, 1995, in Sulzbach-Rosenburg, Germany to William and Catherine Hauschild.

A 2014 graduate of Athens High School, Tag was pursuing his God given passion for art and in his final semester...

Kenneth McCrea Bradford

Kenneth McCrea Bradford

Mar 4, 2019

ATHENS - Kenneth McCrea Bradford, 56 of Athens, passed away March 4, 2019 at Riverside Hospital, Columbus, Ohio after a brief illness.  Born October 22, 1962, Ken was an avid artist, computer animator, and media creator.  Ken was also involved with the Athens Photographic Project.  He never met a stranger, always making friends with whoever he met.  He will be...

Georgia Ruth Erwin

Georgia Ruth Erwin

Mar 2, 2019

Georgia Ruth Erwin POMEROY—Georgia Ruth Erwin, 87, of Pomeroy, OH, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019 at her residence. She was born May 8, 1931 in St. Albans, WV, daughter of the late Emil and Lula Hensley Atkins. Georgia had 25 years of service at TS Trim in Athens and was a member of the Chester United Methodist Church and...

Joan L. Ford

Joan L. Ford

Mar 2, 2019

Joan L. Ford COOLVILLE—Joan L. Ford, 84, of Coolville, OH, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Camden-Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, WV. She was born Feb. 6, 1935 in Coolville, OH, daughter of the late Marion and Thelma Irene Scott Walker. Joan was a graduate of Carthage-Troy High School, a member of the Troy Township Senior Citizens, the Little...

Alyshia Rena Whaley

Alyshia Rena Whaley

Feb 28, 2019

ZANESVILLE - Alyshia Rena Whaley, 41 of Zanesville, passed away early Thursday morning, February 28, 2019 at her home. Born April 6, 1977, she was the daughter of Charles Edward Whaley, Sr. and Sharon Lynn Gore Hudnall.

A loving woman, Alyshia was most proud of her three children. She had a big heart, always wanted to be a helping hand,...

Amelia M. Vacolas

Amelia M. Vacolas

Feb 25, 2019

Amelia “Emily” (Fanady) Vacolas, 87, passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday morning, Feb.  25, 2019, surrounded by her family and friends.

Emily was retired from Columbia Gas after 30 years as Administrative Assistant to the District Manager.  She was an accomplished vocalist with an esteemed career performing solos, opera and duets for different productions of the Ohio Valley Summer...

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